Instagram Ads Officially Debut

The first Instagram ad debuted Friday, from fashion brand Michael Kors, CNET reported, and if the comments in the screenshot above are any indication, users of the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network are not happy, despite the fact that Instagram announced the addition of advertising to its feed in early October, and previewed what the ads would look like last week.

The first Instagram ad debuted Friday, from fashion brand Michael Kors, CNET reported, and if the comments in the screenshot above are any indication, users of the Facebook-owned photo-sharing network are not happy, despite the fact that Instagram announced the addition of advertising to its feed in early October, and previewed what the ads would look like last week.

The Michael Kors Instagram ad features an image of a watch from the brand’s Timeless collection, and the company told CNET U.S.

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